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Mary Buggs Obituary
St. Johns
Mary Ellen Buggs, age 86, retired registered nurse at Clinton Memorial Hospital, died on December 31, 2014. She was born on June 3, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred A. and Marguerite (Walsh) Gannon. Mary Ellen is survived by Karen (Bill) Pioszak, Richard Buggs, Joyce (Bob) Sherwood, Jean Buggs, Joe Buggs, Tim (Mary) Gannon, Mary Anne (James) Marshall. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Emily Pioszak, Eric (Val) Pioszak, Erika (fiancé, Randy Castillo) Sherwood, Kendall Buggs, Dylan Smith, Collin Gannon, Adam Gannon, Selby Smith and Grady Smith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynne Buggs.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Mass at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns. Contributions may be made in Mary Ellen's name to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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Jonatyhan Gibson
January 12, 2015
So sorry for your loss, may God bring you peace through this time.
Debbie Chamberlain
January 5, 2015
Karen
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
January 4, 2015
So sorry to hear about your mom Karen. You are all in our prayers.
Rick and Jeanne
January 4, 2015
I worked with Mary Ellen for several years at Clinton Memorial and have never forgot what a wonderful nurse and truly nice person She was. Jo Ann Coleman Smith
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